Tottenham caretaker boss Mason defends freezing out Rodon | OneFootball

Tottenham caretaker boss Ryan Mason says Joe Rodon has been unlucky missing selection.

The Wales centre-half had been in the team under Jose Mourinho but was dropped when Mason took over as the 29-year-old restored his former team-mates Eric Dier and Toby Alderweireld into a back four.

Mason said: “Joe was unfortunate in terms of timing. He was cup-tied for the cup final so the first game I felt it was probably right to have the group consistent for what it was going to be in the next game.

“He's trained well, done well. All the 21 outfield players have competed in training and it's made it difficult to pick a team and a squad.

“But I've been happy with everyone, I think the defence and team has done well. So it's difficult.

“But when you play at a club like this, there's always going to be disappointed players. The most important thing for me is he's remained professional, he's worked hard, he's trained well and he's been good around the club so that's a massive tick from me."